In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the installation process for the First Love Mod in The Sims 4. This mod brings a new level of realism to the game by allowing young adult Sims to develop crushes and confess their feelings. By following the steps below, you can enhance your Sims’ relationships and create a more immersive gaming experience.
Step 1: Downloading the Latest Version of the Mod
To begin, visit the official source of the First Love Mod on CurseForge at “www.curseforge.com/sims4/mods/first-love”. It’s important to download the most up-to-date version of the mod to ensure compatibility with your game. On the mod’s page, navigate to the “Files” tab and click the Download button under the Main File section. The mod’s zip file will start downloading, and you can track the progress at the bottom of your screen. Additionally, you may find additional files in the Recent Files or Additional Files section, which can provide optional enhancements for the mod.
For example, you caninstall addons like “2X Faster Relationship Progress” or “4X Faster Relationship Progress” to speed up the Crush Relationship progression in the game.
Step 2: Extracting the Mod Files
Once the download is complete, open your File Explorer (Windows) or Finder application (Mac). Locate the “Downloads” folder, where the downloaded files are usually saved. Right-click on the downloaded zip file of the First Love Mod and select the “Extract All” option. Choose a destination for the extracted files and click “Extract” to proceed.
Mac users can simply double-click the zip file to unzip its content. Inside the extracted folder, you’ll find essential files like TS4script and package files required for the mod’s installation.
Step 3: Locating and Preparing the Mods Folder
Open another File Explorer window and navigate to the Mods folder in your Sims 4 game directory. Typically, the game directory is located at Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4. The Mods folder serves as the central location for all custom content and mods, enabling the game to recognize and utilize them effectively.
For a smooth mod installation process, it’s recommended to delete the “localthumbcache.package” file from your Sims 4 folder. If you don’t have a Mods folder in your game directory or have never installed mods before, load up the game at least once and then exit to generate the necessary folders, such as Documents and Electronic Arts. Remember to ensure that the game is not running while installing modifications.
Step 4: Installing the Mod
Drag the extracted folder containing the files (package and ts4script) into the Mods folder of The Sims 4 directory. Alternatively, you can open the folder and select the files to drag them into the Mods folder. This action ensures that the mod is correctly placed for the game to recognize and activate it seamlessly.
Step 5: Disabling Auto Updates for Origin or EA App
To prevent potential issues with your mods, it’s essential to disable auto updates for the EA or Origin app. If you are using the Origin app, hover over your username and select “Application Settings”. Scroll down to the “Client Update” section and ensure that all the toggle buttons for automatic updates are disabled.
This step is crucial because when an update is available for the Origin app, you must first move out your mods folder from the Sims 4 directory and store it in a save place, update the app, exit the Sims 4 game, and then reinsert the mods folder to avoid conflicts or issues.
Step 6: Enabling Mods and Script Mods
After completing the previous steps, launch the Origin or EA application and click on “My Game Library”. Press the Play button to go into the game and enable the “mods” and “script mods” options to ensure the proper functioning of the First Love Mod. Once the game has loaded, click on the “Options” tab, followed by “Game Options”. Then under the “Other” tab, check the boxes for “Enable Custom Content and Mods” as well as “Script Mods Allowed”.
Once you’ve made these selections, remember to click the “Apply Changes” button located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
